Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

MARH014 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Apply weather information when navigating inland waters as Master

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Issue Date: May 2024


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Unit of Competency MARH014 - Apply weather information when navigating inland waters as Master
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to predict meteorological conditions and apply them to ensure the safe navigation of a vessel. It includes interpreting and applying information obtained from observations, reports and instruments and forecasting weather for an intended inland waters passage using all available data. This unit applies to those working in the capacity of a Master on commercial vessels up to 24 m in length in inland waters.Licensing/Regulatory InformationLegislative and regulatory requirements are applicable to this unit. This unit is one of the requirements to obtain Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) certification as a Master (Inland waters) as defined in the National Standard for Commercial Vessels (NSCV) Part D. The AMSA mandated practical assessment (AMPA) is a requirement for AMSA certification. The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) mandated practical assessment (AMPA) will cover a range, but not all, of the requirements identified in the Performance Evidence and Knowledge Evidence. The AMPA shall be undertaken in accordance with its instructions.Assessors of AMPA must hold as a minimum:a current certificate of competency issued under Marine Safety (Domestic Commercial Vessel) National Law Act 2012 at the same level as the qualification being assessed with at least 12 months’ relevant sea service, ora relevant seafarer certificate, as master or deck officer, issued under the Navigation Act 2012.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field H – Navigation
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
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Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Obtain weather information
  • Relevant weather forecasts are obtained from a range of sources and correctly interpreted
       
Element: Weather conditions are observed and correctly interpreted according to established nautical and meteorological practice
       
Element: Basic measurements of meteorological conditions are correctly made and recorded using established procedures
       
Element: Relevant meteorological charts, publications and related documentation are obtained, used, updated, stored and maintained
       
Element: Apply weather data to safe navigation
  • Weather condition hazards relevant to a proposed voyage are identified using relevant forecasts based on interpretation of meteorological observations, reports and measurements
       
Element: Voyage is modified as required to take into account weather and water condition hazards according to established navigational practice and operational instructions
       
Element: Maintain records of weather and oceanographic information
  • Meteorological measurements, observations, reports and forecasts are recorded and stored according to organisational procedures and regulatory requirements
       
Element: Actions taken to maintain safety of navigation and to minimise risk to safety of vessel as a result of weather and oceanographic forecasts, are documented according to organisational procedures
       

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Relevant weather forecasts are obtained from a range of sources and correctly interpreted 
 
 
 
Weather condition hazards relevant to a proposed voyage are identified using relevant forecasts based on interpretation of meteorological observations, reports and measurements 
 
Meteorological measurements, observations, reports and forecasts are recorded and stored according to organisational procedures and regulatory requirements 
 

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